The One Show’s Matt Baker and Alex Jones will be raising money for BBC Children in Need on the Rickshaw Challenge.

Now in its fifth year, the intrepid team of cyclists led by Matt will cover 470 miles from Land’s End to Hertfordshire to add to the £7.9 million raised since 2011.

The rickshaw will be pedalled by six young riders, all of whom have been supported by BBC Children in Need-funded projects. The One Show presenters will also be on hand throughout the journey to offer support and advice from their own rickshaw experiences.

One Show presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones at the launch of the Rickshaw Challenge 2015
One Show presenters Matt Baker and Alex Jones at the launch of the Rickshaw Challenge 2015 (BBC)

Matt will cycle alongside the team throughout the challenge, while Alex splits time between reporting from The One Show studios and being out with the team.

Setting off on Friday November 6 from Land’s End in Cornwall, the team will work their way across England in a bid to cross the finish line in Elstree on Friday November 13, in time for the BBC Children in Need Appeal Show.

This year’s Team Rickshaw is made up of:

Erin, 18, from Scotland. Diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis 10 years ago, she now faces near-constant pain from her condition.

George, 17, from Surrey. Following a cycling accident in 2012, George lost his dad and has since attended Tommy D, a bereavement counselling group from the Woking & Sam Beare Hospices.

Amira, 17, from the West Midlands. In 2013, Amira’s older sister Elle suffered a sudden brain haemorrhage and now requires 24-hour care. When Elle was ready to leave hospital, Amira discovered The Children’s Trust online and Elle attended for rehabilitation.

Lucy, 16, from South Yorkshire. The teenager has cerebral palsy, deafness and sight problems. She attends the Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project (CVYP), a BBC Children in Need-funded group that works with young people with disabilities.

Elliot, 16, from Essex. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with rare blood cancer, nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Although in remission, the cancer remains. Throughout his treatment Elliot was supported by Teens Unite, a group set up to help young people with cancer.

George G, 16, from London, has Down’s syndrome and attends Pro Corda – a group which uses music to allow disabled and special education needs children to progress socially and personally. The organisation has received BBC Children in Need funding since 2007.

Speaking about this year’s challenge, Matt said: “It’s that time of year again, and this year’s Team Rickshaw will be warming up for their biggest challenge yet. It’s going to be tough but with your help we’re hoping to raise more much-needed money for BBC Children in Need.

“We have a truly inspiring group taking on the challenge, and they all have brilliant stories to tell, so please do get behind them and do all you can to show your support, it really will help make a difference.”

Alex added: “I am delighted that the Rickshaw Challenge is returning again this year, every year we are astounded at the support people across the UK give to the challenge, and we hope this year will be no different.

“I know first-hand just how difficult it can be, so I am asking you all to dig deep and show your support for this year’s team”.

One Show viewers will be able to follow Team Rickshaw’s progress each day, and updates will also be available online at bbc.co.uk/pudsey.